Firearm cleaning kit

Abstract

A firearm cleaning kit includes a base cleaning kit, at least one module attachment element affixed to an exterior portion of the base cleaning kit, and a first modular kit case adapted for storing at least one specialized cleaning implement. The base cleaning kit is adapted to store cleaning implements for a first class of firearm. The base cleaning kit includes a tool insert secured to an interior region of the case, and a first firearm cleaning tool secured within the tool insert. The first modular kit case is sized smaller than the base cleaning kit, and includes a first external fastening element adapted for releasable securement to the at least one module attachment element of the base cleaning kit. The specialized cleaning implement not included in the base cleaning kit.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A firearm cleaning kit comprising:
 a case comprising a first side and a second side joined along a fold line; 
 a fastener for joining together the first and second side of the case; 
 a first firearm cleaning implement of at least one or more firearm cleaning implements; 
 a coiled flexible cable cleaning rod; 
 a tool-holding insert secured to an interior region of the case, the tool-holding insert comprising a plurality of implement protective shells to hold said first firearm cleaning implement; and 
 a cable reel to store said coiled flexible cable cleaning rod. 
 
     
     
       2. The firearm cleaning kit according to  claim 1 , wherein the cable reel comprises a molded plastic. 
     
     
       3. The firearm cleaning kit according to  claim 1 , wherein the cable reel comprises a circular flat base on which the coiled flexible cable cleaning rod rests. 
     
     
       4. The firearm cleaning kit according to  claim 1 , wherein the cable reel comprises a plurality of capture elements disposed around an outer perimeter of a circular flat base. 
     
     
       5. The firearm cleaning kit according to  claim 4 , wherein each capture element of said plurality of capture elements comprises a capture cavity to secure the coiled flexible cable cleaning rod. 
     
     
       6. The firearm cleaning kit according to  claim 5 , wherein each capture element comprises a back spine extending transversely from the circular flat base, and a cap portion extending transversely from said back spine. 
     
     
       7. The firearm cleaning kit according to  claim 6 , wherein said back spine restrains the coiled flexible cable cleaning rod from unraveling and said cap portion restrains the coiled flexible cable cleaning rod against said circular flat base. 
     
     
       8. The firearm cleaning kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said cable reel is formed integrally with said tool-holding insert. 
     
     
       9. The firearm cleaning kit according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one or more nylon mesh pockets disposed on at least one of an interior surface of said first side or an interior surface of said second side. 
     
     
       10. The firearm cleaning kit according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one or more elastic straps disposed on at least one of an interior surface of said first side or an interior surface of said second side. 
     
     
       11. The firearm cleaning kit according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one or more carrying handles. 
     
     
       12. The firearm cleaning kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said case comprises a clamshell wherein said fastener fastens the case along three sides. 
     
     
       13. The firearm cleaning kit according to  claim 1 , wherein said fastener comprises a zipper.